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Havanis, Tina A.

July 10, 1956 –
 March 31, 2016

Obituary

Tina A. Havanis was born in Dallas, TX on July 10, 1956 and passed away on March 31, 2016. She was preceded in death by her father, L. George Havanis and her beloved cat, Maxie. Tina worked as a paralegal at several law firms in Dallas, ending with Bickel & Brewer. She was loving, loyal, compassionate and big hearted; also a big animal lover. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Tina is survived by her mother, Peggy L. Havanis; sister, Denise Benner and husband, Dan; niece, Jennings M. Benner and sister; M. Jo Hardy and husband, Harmon. The family would like to thank Dr. R. Kerr at Medical City Hospital and his staff for 16 years of treatment, care, and compassion. Also, thanks to Blue Bonnet Hospice for her end of life care and support. Per Tina’s wishes, she will be cremated and no memorial service or graveside will take place. Arrangements are under the direction of ARIA Cremation Service and Funeral Home 19310 Preston Road Dallas, Texas 75252 214-306-6700

    Laurie a Briscoe bucher
    6 Apr 2016
    7:48pm

    Iam so sorry for your loss I loved Tina she and I were BFF all thru foster and Cary . My prayers and hugs to all of
    The family . Much aloha Laurie a.
    Briscoe bucher

    Prissy Alaniz Skinner
    6 Apr 2016
    10:38pm

    Denise,Jo and Penny I am so sorry for your loss. I remember growing up Tina and all you girls were so beautiful and nice. I was in aww of all of you. I am so sad to hear of her passing. It’s going to be hard to tell my mom. She loved you girls like you were here own. Praying for all of you. My God bless you and help you cope with your loss. Love you all, Prissy.

    Dale (Worsham) Isom
    7 Apr 2016
    12:06pm

    The Havanis sisters are a family of beautiful women–knowing you all since grade school,I have seen you all grow into beautiful mature women. Tina was always a cutie and she had a fighting spirit for life. My condolences to the family-Tina will be missed but her spirit lives on and her star shines brightly up in the heavens

    Ross Paulson
    10 Apr 2016
    12:25pm

    My thoughts are with you all and know Tina will always be held lovingly in your heart.

    Raelene Norris
    11 Apr 2016
    10:53am

    I met Tina at Bickel & Brewer many years ago. She was a wonderful friend. I have always been amazed by her bravery. She was one in a million. I’m so sorry to hear of her passing and may God hold her loved ones in the palm of His hand and comfort them.

    JoAnn Terrill
    19 Apr 2016
    5:02am

    I met Tina many years ago with her beautiful sister M Jo Hardy, .. I will always remember Tina for her remarkable spirit to live and her amazing bravery as she faced all the many challenges this terrible illness encompasses these past years.. .. You can take comfort in how you MJH, HH and Peggy cared for her so long and lovingly. No one could have done more or better .. Please accept my warmest sympathy and know that it is a blessing she no longer suffers..I hope your good memories will help ease the pain of your loss.. My love and thoughts are with you ..

    Mark Letot
    5 Jan 2017
    10:04pm

    Devastating news. A beautiful girl, always smiling. Good memories from days gone by in the neighborhood and school. God rest her soul.

    Roger Monico
    27 May 2018
    11:38pm

    My first true love at Foster elementary … I never stopped loving her and know she will waiting on me on the other side of life. My condolences to the family. I find peace in knowing she is no longer suffering and that I know she will be waiting on me at heavens gate when my time comes.

    Barry Maxwell
    22 Feb 2019
    3:07am

    Tina was the sweetest of girls to which my 1st crush and romance as a young man at Foster elementary bore out. she was always kind and a true friend!

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"I can’t say enough about how helpful and professional Dusty Martin, the funeral director at the Aria Cremation location on NW Highway has been. From my initial call, he was kind and informative. My friend died at home while on hospice and she was picked up in about an hour after receiving the call from the hospice nurse. The person who arrived to pick her up was also very professional/respectful and allowed us to take as much time with her as we wished. When I met with Dusty the next day about arrangements, he explained the process and options available without being pushy or trying to “sell” extras. Throughout the process, he kept me informed and, for example, was careful to be certain I understood the cost of the obituary I wanted and offered some options for reducing that cost if I wished. When I stopped by for another reason and started talking about some of the problems I was having with the pictures and media I hoped to use at a memorial lunch I was planning, he not only listened patiently but offered technology advice and let me use his personal media player. I have had experience arranging cremations for four others using two other local companies, and this experience with Dusty at Aria has been by far the best one I have had."
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"My Daddy’s service and our family experience at Aria Northwest Highway was truly blessed. Funeral Director Dustin Martin is the kind of person that you would like to see on a more regular basis – but in his industry – you hope to not see him that often. That being said – THANK YOU DUSTIN for your unending kindness, compassion and friendship through the process. Meeting you and discussing Dallas History, Find A Grave and my Dad’s lifelong contributions to the great City of Dallas was simply wonderful! In memory of my dad James A. Dodd, Sr. – I want to personally thank you and let you know that you made everything better in that moment. Your calling to “Be There” is spot on. Aria has a one in a million guy in you! Bling Blinky of TEXAS Shout Out: God Bless You!!"
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